Ancient Health Podcast 381: Healing Burnout & Restoring Balance with Ancient Herbs | Karina Primelles
Mar 18, 2025
Karina Primelles, an herbalist and founder of Xula Herbs, shares her journey from burnout to balance using ancient herbs. She delves into the transformative power of plant medicine in emotional and physical health, bridging Western and holistic practices. Karina discusses innovative approaches to herbal medicine, like enjoyable formats that combat 'capsule fatigue.' She emphasizes the synergy of herbs for mental wellness and the importance of self-care and emotional awareness in fostering resilience.
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Healing Journey with Chinese Medicine
- Karina struggled with chronic gut issues and found relief through a Chinese medicine doctor in Mexico.
- This healing experience inspired her to study Chinese herbalism and medicine deeply.
Body Signals and Burnout
- Modern medicine often dissociates emotions from physical health, ignoring emotional signals.
- Recognizing and interpreting these signs helps prevent burnout and promotes true healing.
Make Herbs Approachable and Tasty
- Create herbal products that are potent yet tasty to overcome 'capsule fatigue'.
- Incorporate flavor and form to make herbs fun and encourage consistent use.
